Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer - A&F Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) savings plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer to lead and support engineering, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network.

You will collaborate with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and vendors to enhance productivity and equipment readiness. You will coordinate multi-discipline projects, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and drive successful implementation of automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience supporting engineering, automation, facility, capital, or continuous improvement projects in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, project budgets, schedules, purchasing activities, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility, infrastructure, automation, and capital projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, vendors, contractors, purchase orders, invoices, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Support distribution center modernization initiatives, including automation, RFID, print & apply, material handling equipment, robotics, and other warehouse technologies.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of automation solutions such as AS/RS, Goods-to-Person systems, sortation equipment, AMRs, and AGVs.
• Partner with Operations and Technology teams to support system integration, operational readiness, and successful project execution.
• Analyze operational performance and labor productivity to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support peak readiness activities, capital planning, and future network investments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

WMS

WES

Job description

Job Description:

The Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer supports engineering, automation, facility, capital, and continuous improvement initiatives across A&F’s distribution network. This role partners with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and external vendors to deliver projects that improve productivity, operational readiness, equipment reliability, and distribution center capabilities.

What Will You Be Doing

• Coordinate facility, infrastructure, automation, and capital projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, vendors, contractors, purchase orders, invoices, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Support distribution center modernization initiatives, including automation, RFID, print & apply, material handling equipment, robotics, and other warehouse technologies.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of automation solutions such as AS/RS, Goods-to-Person systems, sortation equipment, AMRs, and AGVs.
• Partner with Operations and Technology teams to support system integration, operational readiness, and successful project execution.
• Analyze operational performance and labor productivity to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support peak readiness activities, capital planning, and future network investments.

What Do You Need to Bring?

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience supporting engineering, automation, facility, capital, or continuous improvement projects in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, project budgets, schedules, purchasing activities, and project execution.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling equipment, facility infrastructure, and industrial engineering principles.
• Familiarity with distribution center technologies, including automation, RFID, robotics, sortation systems, WMS, WES, labor management systems, and operational analytics tools.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks, and drive projects to completion.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Comfortable working in an active distribution center environment while balancing planning and execution.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver measurable operational improvements.

Success in This Role

Success in this role is measured by the ability to safely deliver projects, improve operational performance, strengthen distribution center capabilities, and serve as a trusted engineering partner to Operations and Supply Chain leadership.

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.